Enlarged prostate in dogs, also known as prostatomegaly, is a condition that can affect any male, though it is more common in dogs who haven’t been neutered and dogs over …
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Toxoplasmosis in dogs is an infection caused by a parasite known as Toxoplasma ghondii. This parasite usually affects cats and passes to other species through their fecal matter, though cats are …
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Health & Diet
Azotemia (High Blood Nitrogen Levels) In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
by adminby adminAzotemia in dogs is a buildup of nitrogen-based substances, which include waste like urea, creatinine, old cells, and food, in the bloodstream. It’s most commonly caused by improper filtration in …
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Cushing’s disease, or hyperadrenocorticism, in dogs is a condition caused by an overactive adrenal gland that pumps too many steroids and hormones into the bloodstream. This can result from tumors …
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Bronchitis in dogs is a condition where the bronchial airways become inflamed, which causes swelling and mucus to be released into the airway. It can also be chronic or acute, …
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Upper respiratory infections in dogs can affect the bronchi, trachea, throat, and nasal cavities and are common, especially in ones with compromised immune systems. These infections are often caused by …
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Canine colitis is an inflammation of the colon in dogs and is responsible for some 50 percent of cases of chronic diarrhea. While not a life-threatening condition, it certainly requires a …
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Cats
Scaredy Cats vs Curious Kitties: How the Wednesday Cats of Catster React to Strangers
by adminby adminCrystal & IvyIsabel & MillyWes & Raphael Welcome to the Wednesday Cats of Catster! Every month, we ask our cat-loving Catsters to weigh in on a new topic. This week, …